Madonna Month Blog 24

Posted in Abba, Black Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, Gwen Stafani, Jason Derulo, Kylie, Lady Ga Ga, Madonna, Tina Arena on December 7th, 2011 by H Bradley

Hung Up

“Hung Up” prominently features a sample of the pop group ABBA’s hit single “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight),” for which Madonna personally sought permission from ABBA songwriters Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. Musically the song is influenced by 1980s pop, with a chugging groove and chorus and a background element of a ticking clock that suggests the fear of wasting time. Lyrically the song is written as a traditional dance number about a strong, independent woman who has relationship troubles.
“Hung Up” received critical praise from reviewers, who suggested that the track should restore the singer’s popularity, which had diminished following the release of her 2003 album American Life. Critics suggested it was her best dance track to date and have compared it favorably to other Madonna tracks in the same genre. They also complimented the effective synchronization of the ABBA sample with the actual song. “Hung Up” became a worldwide commercial success, peaking atop the charts of 41 countries and earning a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. It was Madonna’s 36th top 10 single on the Billboard Hot 100, tying her with Elvis Presley as the artist with most top ten hits. It also became the most successful dance song of the decade in the United States. “Hung Up” remains one of the best-selling singles of all time, with sales of over nine million copies worldwide.
Madonna has performed the song in a number of live appearances, including as the finale number in 2006′s Confessions Tour and a heavy metal-inspired arrangement in the 2008 Sticky & Sweet Tour. The corresponding music video is a tribute to John Travolta, his movies and to dancing in general. Directed by Johan Renck, the clip starts with Madonna clad in a pink leotard dancing alone in a ballet studio and concludes at a gaming parlor where she dances with her backup troupe. Interspersed are scenes of people displaying their dancing skills in a variety of settings, including a Los Angeles residential neighbourhood, a small restaurant and the London Underground.

BONUS

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Abba – Megamix + Mash-Ups

Posted in Abba, Depeche Mode, Kylie on September 1st, 2011 by H Bradley

Here is a Matt Pop Megamix I was asked to put together by Hans @ W.A.I.S.T.E.D.com Who happens to know Matt so I hope Matt approves of this Megamix? Also I have found some Abba mashups.

MegaMix Track-Listing

Arrival (Matt Pop Mix)
The King Has Lost His Crown (Matt Pop Mix)
Knowing Me Knowing You (Matt Pop’s Tears In My Eyes Mix)
Super Trouper (Matt Pop Mix)
Thats Me (Matt Pop Electro Mix)
Me And I (Matt Pops Words & Music Mix)

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Madonna – Hung Up

Posted in Abba, Black Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, Gwen Stafani, Katy Perry, Kylie, Lady Ga Ga, Madonna, New Order on March 9th, 2011 by H Bradley

“Hung Up” is a song by American recording artist Madonna. It was written and produced by Stuart Price, and released as the first single from her tenth studio album, Confessions on a Dance Floor. Initially used in a number of television advertisements and serials, the song was released as the album’s lead single on October 17, 2005. It has since also made an appearance on her 2009 greatest hits album, Celebration. It also became Madonna’s first track to be released to iTunes.

BONUS Madonna & Friends

Live @ Grammys 2006

    Live @ European Music Awards 2005

     

    DJSpook Still Loves Wayne G

    Posted in Abba, Abbacadabra, Alcazar, CeCe Peniston, Celine Dion, Cher, Corona, Gwen Stafani, Hazel Dean, Jane McDonald, Jx, Kelis, Kylie, Lonnie Gordon, Madonna, Millie Small, Steps, The Dreamgirls, Wayne G, Whitney Houston on January 21st, 2011 by H Bradley

    This guy has produced some wicked remixes over the years. I love playing his tunes and constantly look forward to hearing any new material. he has a classic style and knows how to put a proper gay beat to some top tunes both old and new. Below are just some of the remixes i have in my collection so enjoy!

    If Anyone Has Any Wayne G Remixes Not On This List Then Please Email Me

    Stars On 45 – Abba Medley

    Posted in Abba, Stars On 54 on November 25th, 2010 by H Bradley

    Stars on 45 was a Dutch novelty pop act that was briefly very popular in the United Kingdom, throughout Europe, and in the United States in the early 1980s. The group later shortened its name to Stars On in the U.S., while in the U.K., Ireland, and Australia, it was known as Starsound (In Australia, it was actually called Stars on 45). The band, which consisted solely of studio session musicians under the direction of Jaap Eggermont, formerly of Golden Earring, popularized the medley, by recreating hit songs as faithfully as possible and stringing them together, with a common tempo and relentless underlying drum track. The point was to provide a danceable disco record which used familiar tunes—a technique that was also used in the Hooked On series of recordings released by RCA Records and K-Tel Records.

    Track-listing

    Stars on 45 Main Theme
    Global Deejays – Stars On 45
    Abba – Voulez-Vous
    Abba – S.O.S
    Abba – Bang-A-Boomerang
    Abba – Money Money Money
    Abba – Knowing Me Knowing You
    Abba – Fernando
    Abba – The Winner Takes It All
    Abba – Super Trooper

    Alphabet Mash-Ups (M-O)

    Posted in Abba, Black Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, Daft Punk, Eric Prydz, Josh Wink, Lady Ga Ga, Madonna, Michael Jackson, New Order, Olivia Newton John, Pink, Rihanna, Roger Sanchez, Sandy B, Snow Patrol on April 23rd, 2010 by H Bradley

    Sorry About the wait bit this post is my biggest to date and with new blogging software its taken me a while to put it all together, but i hope you enjoy.